Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Two stained glass windows each of a single light with leaded lights and a plaque between them. Left hand window depicts an angel reading a book and is titled "The Angel of Peace", with the text "Make them to be numbered with thy saints in glory everlasting" underneath. Right hand window is titled "Saint George" and depicts an armed man with the text "Make firm O Lord thy peace for which they died" underneath. The plaque has a border of twisted rope pattern, with a Celtic knot in each corner. The pattern and the lettering have been incised and painted black, the dedication in Roman capitals, whilst
the names, listed in a single column, are in plain capitals.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Street
Waterloo Rd
Town
Blyth
District
Blyth Valley
County
Northumberland
Country
England
Postcode
NE24 1BY
OS map ref
NZ 31064 81369
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
United Reformed

Waterloo Rd Presbyterians - WW1 Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
THE/ ADJOINING WINDOW/ ERECTED BY THE/ CONGREGATION/ TO THE/ HONOUR OF GOD/ AND IN/ GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS CHURCH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES)
War
How many names are listed in total?
24
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
First World War (1914-1918)
Is the total an exact count?
No
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
24
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname, forename
How is this information ordered?
surname
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaque
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Dimensions
How high is the component?
36"
How wide is the component?
14"
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Dimensions
How high is the component?
7FT
How wide is the component?
23"
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
public
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Church congregation
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MESSRS ATKINSON BROS of New Bridge St, Newcastle upon Tyne
What role did they have in the making?
Manufacturer
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
3rd July 1921
Who was present?
Mr. T.C. Heatley, County Councillor.
References
References
SHIELDS DAILY NEWS by N/A 2/7/21 Source: Media Library Published:N/A NORTHUMBERLAND
MORPETH HERALD by N/A 11/3/21 Source: Media Library Published:N/A MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND
ALNWICK AND COUNTY GAZETTE by N/A 9/7/21 Source: Media Library Published:N/A ALNWICK, NORTHUMBERLAND
WMSB42.17
Document(s)
Memorial Document
33433.pdf (1.33 MB)
What is the document's caption?
Memorial Window & plaque photograph
Who provided this document?
Jack Tait
Date Created
1993
Who is it credited to?
Jack Tait
Copyright Statement
Copyright Jack Tait
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
What content type is this document?
Names evidence
Reference
103545
Is this document evidence of inscribed names?
On